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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kennesaw State Athletics
Brian Bohannon has stepped down as head football coach at Kennesaw State University after 10 seasons, during which he built the program from scratch and led it to national recognition. Co-Offensive Coordinator Chandler Burks will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. A nationwide search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by On3
Kennesaw State is set to fire head coach Brian Bohannon after a challenging transition to the FBS level, where the team has struggled with a 1-8 record this season. Bohannon, who was instrumental in establishing the football program and led the Owls to multiple FCS playoff appearances, will be replaced by co-offensive coordinator Chandler Burks as interim head coach. The decision comes as the school aims to compete more effectively at the FBS level, with a search firm hired to find a new head coach. Bohannon's tenure ends with a 72-37 overall record and a $605,333 buyout.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Clemson Tigers
Kennesaw State baseball team scores a dominant 18-1 victory over No. 8 Clemson, securing their first win against the Tigers in their fifth meeting. The Owls' explosive offense, highlighted by an eight-run fifth inning and a total of 20 hits, led to their impressive win. Clemson's 32-game streak of not trailing by more than three runs also came to an end.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
Kennesaw State coach Amir Abdur-Rahim cried tears of joy after his team's first-ever NCAA tournament bid came to an end with a loss to Xavier. The Owls finished 26-8 this season and secured a tie atop the Atlantic Sun in the regular season with a 15-3 conference record. They then won three straight games to win the conference tournament and secure the program's first NCAA tournament bid. Despite the loss, there's plenty to celebrate for a fledgling program that just made a major breakthrough.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
Xavier overcame a 13-point deficit to avoid a major upset from No. 14 seed Kennesaw State in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament with a 72-67 win. Jack Nunge's clutch block of Kennesaw State's Terrell Burden allowed Xavier to escape with the victory. Xavier's comeback was fueled by a 15-0 scoring run that flipped a 61-48 deficit into a 63-61 lead. Kennesaw State missed 12 consecutive field goal attempts over an eight-minute span during the second half. Xavier's Jerome Hunter led the way with 24 points.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
No. 3 Xavier survives a scare from No. 14 Kennesaw State in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament, rallying from a 13-point deficit in the second half to win 72-67. This comeback helped Xavier avoid becoming the third high-profile upset victim of the tournament. Xavier was led by senior forward Jerome Hunter, who scored a game- and career-high 24 points with five rebounds.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Kennesaw State's historic NCAA Tournament run came to an end after losing to Xavier 72-67 in a dramatic first-round game. The Owls failed to hold a 13-point second-half lead, but head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim said this was just the beginning for the program. Kennesaw State finished the season 26-9, while Xavier advanced to the second round.